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Don Garlits, Godfather of American Drag Racing

Don Garlits, Godfather of American Drag Racing

70 years behind the wheel of supercharged engines

Sep 03, 2022
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March 8, 1970- Don Garlits shown sitting between the tires the moment the engine of his dragster exploded, splitting the car in half and blowing off his right foot. The accident led the legendary driver to redesign rear-engine vehicles that revolutionized the sport.

“You will never beat the Californians!” Those were Wally Parks’ words to Don Garlits afte…

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